Author: generalprobono

Tatiana Sevyan: Darkness Behind the Light: Child Exploitation During Diwali

How special would the Diwali season be if all of us had the opportunity to celebrate this day with the same amount of joy! How truly magical would the festivities be if everyone could share this happiness. Unfortunately, very few people are aware of the sacrifices that are being made to manufacture such happiness and… Continue reading Tatiana Sevyan: Darkness Behind the Light: Child Exploitation During Diwali

Theresa Saad: The Raw Reality of Sexual Consent in Higher Education

Sexual violence is rife in universities yet the absence of eminent consent education alleviates the risk young individuals perpetrating sexual violence or becoming victimised. This epidemic sexual assault and failed identification of sexual consent (on the part of students) is one that though it is recognised by universities is not challenged and dealt with sufficiently.… Continue reading Theresa Saad: The Raw Reality of Sexual Consent in Higher Education

Laura Lachowicz: COP27: What has (not) been achieved?

We are the first generation to feel the sting of climate change, and we are the last generation that can do something about it.  ~Jay Inslee Every year since 1995, countries meet at the world’s biggest climate conference – the ‘Conference of the Parties’ (COP). Every year, impassioned speeches are made, agreements are reached and… Continue reading Laura Lachowicz: COP27: What has (not) been achieved?

Adani Zahirah Sembiring: “Women get in, but not up” – A closer look at the legal profession for women in the 21st century

This year’s International Women’s Day was coloured with news of Lady Rose’s judicial appointment to the Supreme Court, joining Lady Arden and their remaining 10 male colleagues. Over at the world of city law firms, there were also means to celebrate as 60% of new entrants into the profession and the majority of practicing solicitors… Continue reading Adani Zahirah Sembiring: “Women get in, but not up” – A closer look at the legal profession for women in the 21st century

Kayla Johnson: Human Rights Violations – Abortion Access in the Time of Covid-19

Last fall, the Human Rights Department had the pleasure of hosting speakers, Rachael Clarke from the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (‘BPAS’), and Queen Mary’s Dr Ruth Fletcher. The event focused on outlining current legal strategies, challenges, and opportunities to support the reproductive health and rights of women and girls living across various jurisdictions. The discussion… Continue reading Kayla Johnson: Human Rights Violations – Abortion Access in the Time of Covid-19

Ayse Naz Karakurt and Tasmyn Ong: Biases Towards BME Groups in the Criminal Justice System

One of the main aims of our department is to explore the treatment of different communities in our society and to raise awareness about inequalities that some of these groups may come across in their daily lives, such as in the workplace, or in schools. Our aims are reflected in some of the events we… Continue reading Ayse Naz Karakurt and Tasmyn Ong: Biases Towards BME Groups in the Criminal Justice System

Andres Diaz: Human Rights in Argentina

The history of Argentinian human rights is complex. The military dictatorship of Jorge Rafael Videla oversaw state-sponsored violence against citizens between 1976 and 1983, when CONADEP found 9,000 documented disappearances of ordinary citizens. The Argentine 601st Intelligence Battalion had already estimated in 1978 that 22,000 persons were missing, and the Montoneros, a left-wing Peronist guerrilla… Continue reading Andres Diaz: Human Rights in Argentina